qwerty
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Oct 31, 2006 10:35:40 GMT
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Well I took a bid on that Ren 9 Turbo.
I'm not the higest bidder but I'm not gunna bid again until later in the auction.
However I'm going to see it tomorrow night. I've already seen it briefly when Hiring a van from the place its at. However I want to know what to look out for and some inspirational Pics.
I know its completely different from a Morris Minor but its extremely Local and looks like a bit of a laugh.
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Last Edit: Nov 6, 2006 20:31:38 GMT by qwerty
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Oct 31, 2006 10:58:43 GMT
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R9 was a saloon no? Turbo's would be R11's (hatch?)
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This space available to rent. Reach literally dozens of people. Cheap rates!
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qwerty
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Oct 31, 2006 11:09:22 GMT
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Its a Saloon. Renault 9 Turbo  |
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Last Edit: Oct 31, 2006 11:10:12 GMT by qwerty
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Oct 31, 2006 11:10:50 GMT
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R9 was a saloon no? Turbo's would be R11's (hatch?) There were R9 and R11 turbos, My brother had an 11 Turbo, it was quick and fun, But parts prices are a bit high because they seem to use alot of unique bits.  Before it died of gearbox/clutch issues.  |
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Oct 31, 2006 11:20:17 GMT
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OK you live and learn! Like the wheels! Shades of Sunbeam Ti/Lotus there I think, especially the black one. Did they have the littel turbo lump from the 5 or the big one from the 21 or what. I imagine some boosting is possible for a super sleeper?
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This space available to rent. Reach literally dozens of people. Cheap rates!
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qwerty
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Oct 31, 2006 11:25:07 GMT
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Black one is the one I'm going to look at. Yup its the 1.4 turbo from a GT Turbo
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Oct 31, 2006 12:44:38 GMT
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My brother had a Renner 11 GTL
Fun, if ill handling and built rather badly.
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1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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Oct 31, 2006 12:51:25 GMT
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mr sig had an 11 something or other. 1.7 i think, went ok, looked ok. but i hated the suspension and the seats. bloody french suspended cars. his had the rectangular quad lights, as opposed to the big single ones.  |
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qwerty
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Oct 31, 2006 12:59:42 GMT
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Yeah this one has quad lights. Will have a look and see what its like.
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Oct 31, 2006 13:07:48 GMT
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These had a great reputation in their day, virtually exctinct now, if I had room for another one I`d be bidding on that myself.
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qwerty
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Oct 31, 2006 13:12:24 GMT
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These had a great reputation in their day, virtually exctinct now, if I had room for another one I`d be bidding on that myself. Well thank the lord you don't have space LOL I'm going to see it tomorrow night. I've seen it before and it was really clean, I'm looking forward to having a better look. |
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Oct 31, 2006 13:39:36 GMT
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i saw a a renner like the black one this morning i was gonna put a post to find out what it was, but qwertys done the work for me hahaha
id definalty go for it mate, loads of potential.
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qwerty
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Oct 31, 2006 13:52:58 GMT
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Will see what happens gotta feeling its gunna go beyond what I want to pay.
I was thinkinh lowered with a set of Clio 16v Turbines on it. With the engine breathed on.
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Oct 31, 2006 13:59:11 GMT
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There's a guy called schakal on the eurocars (europarts) forum that's into these.
He's on the retro car club forum as well... (he probably comes on here as well but I haven't done a search)
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qwerty
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Well been to se it and...............its awesome!!
Bodywork is pretty sound and importantly it turns over (although it doesn't start). I took my mate and level headed guide along (he should be registered on here now) and even he (a confessed hater of renaults) thought it was "ok" so now just a case of bidding on it later on ;D
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<Jalopy> Advertised in France with unusual frankness as 'The Lemon' </Jalopy> Fugly, and a bit pointless. I'd happily own one. |
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qwerty
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Its blinking lovely!!! I realy hope I get it but doubt I will. The guy who owns it calls it the Black Pig. He loves it.
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ive had both the 9 and the 11, neither were turbos mind. check the seat subframes VERY carfully as they can tear and plonk you in the back seat without warning , oh and the gearboxes can be a bit fragile. id have another 11 gtx tomorow mind  ;D |
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I'm not paying nine pound for a pi$$!
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qwerty
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Gearbox and clutch were both done before it was laid up.
Hairnet's had a bid on it as well.
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Will see what happens gotta feeling its gunna go beyond what I want to pay. I was thinkinh lowered with a set of Clio 16v Turbines on it. With the engine breathed on. I was going to say that. No pictures, but there's a black R11 Turbo, very low on mirror-polished Turbines that I keep seeing around Brixton and Camberwell and it makes me feel funny every time I see it... |
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